Mr. Zhao knew Luo Ying's temper and was worried that Luo Ying would refuse, so he put the banknotes into Luo Ying's hands. Because the Luo family's money was stolen money, all of it was confiscated. The Luo family's business also suffered due to the second master.
It was a bit sluggish. After Luo Ying took over the business, although it improved a lot, it was still not as good as before. That's why he took out these banknotes and let Luo Ying turn around.
Luo Ying knew what his eldest brother was thinking, so he did not refuse. After putting away the banknote, the careless carriage came to the gate.
After Mr. Zhao gave Luo Ying a few words, he took Xu'er back to the capital.
When we arrived in the capital, it was already dark. Xu'er was very nervous along the way. Mr. Zhao knew that Xu'er was worried about seeing her mother.
So, when he arrived at the door of Zhao's house, he did not get off the carriage, but said to Xu'er: "Xu'er, you don't have to worry, mother will not make things difficult for you. She has figured it out these days, and feels that she was sorry for you before.
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The second young master was a little surprised and asked slowly: "Is what eldest brother said true? In fact, I was very happy during my time in Licheng. Uncle Xian also taught me a lot of things, which made me feel very fulfilled. If eldest brother
I think it’s okay, but I would like to stay in Licheng forever.”
"Don't think too much. You will need to take care of the business in the capital in the future." Mr. Zhao said.
"The business in the capital should be left to the eldest brother. I can help him manage Licheng." The second young master said.
"Let me follow my father's arrangements from now on. I think you are suitable to stay in the capital." Mr. Zhao said.
The two people got off the carriage and entered Zhao's house.
Although it was getting late, the food had been prepared for the two of them. After the two entered the main courtyard, they first greeted Mr. Zhao and his wife. Mr. Zhao knew that the two of them must be starving, so he asked them to eat first.
Eat, then go back to your room to rest. If you have any questions, we’ll talk to you tomorrow morning.
So, after the two of them had their meal, they went back to the courtyard. After bathing and changing clothes, they went to bed early.
Early the next morning, the two of them went to the main courtyard to pay their respects to Mr. Zhao and his wife.
"Xu'er seems to have grown taller again and looks stronger," Mrs. Zhao said.
"Xu'er has worked very hard these days. Even Uncle Xian praised him." Mr. Zhao said.
Mrs. Zhao looked at Xu'er guiltily and said, "I came back in such a hurry last night that I didn't even have time to say a word. It was all my fault before, so I hope you don't take it to heart. From now on, you will be my child.
I won’t do that to you again.”
"Yes, ma'am." Xu'er said.
Mrs. Zhao remembered what she had said to Xu'er before, and choked up and said: "What I said before was too hurtful. I don't know if you are willing to call me mother now. If you are willing to forgive me, just call me mother."
Bar."
Xu'er looked at her eldest brother, saw him nodded, and then said, "Mother."
"What a good boy, how could I have done this before?" Mrs. Zhao said.
Mr. Zhao comforted him: "It's all over. Xu'er is a sensible child and won't take it to heart. As long as you truly regret it, Xu'er will feel it sooner or later."
Mr. Zhao knew that Xu'er was a little uncomfortable. Faced with his wife's sudden change, he would naturally have this reaction. But he believed that Xu'er would understand.
"Father, please leave Xu'er in the capital after the New Year." Mr. Zhao said.
"What do you think?" Mr. Zhao asked.
"I just think that Xu'er is fully capable of helping you, and should stay in the house and learn more." Mr. Zhao said.
"Well, I will consider it." Mr. Zhao said.
"By the way, how could we forget such an important thing?" Mrs. Zhao said.
"What happened?" Mr. Zhao asked.
"When you just left the capital, His Majesty issued an imperial edict. Because you assisted Pluto in handling the case, you were specially rewarded and made a fourth-grade official." Mrs. Zhao said happily.
Mr. Zhao nodded and said: "All the official uniforms and seals are in the study. I will send someone to deliver them to you soon. But, why didn't you tell us about this? What if?
If it weren't for the imperial edict, we would still be kept in the dark."
"Originally it was just a small thing, but I didn't expect His Majesty to specially reward me. I will go to Hades' Mansion later to find out. I also want to know what is going on." Mr. Zhao said.
Mr. Zhao knew that this matter must be related to Princess Pluto, so he planned to go to Pluto's Mansion soon to ask what happened. He had no interest in being an official, and the most important thing now was to take care of things.
Business.
But after hearing this, Madam Zhao said: "Since His Majesty has issued an imperial edict, you just accept the edict and express gratitude." Madam Zhao said.
"Mother, so far I think the Zhao family's business is more important than anything else," Mr. Zhao said.
"Sure enough, my son is different, sir, don't you think so?" the lady said proudly.
"After I went to Licheng and came back, it was indeed different." Mr. Zhao said.
Mr. Zhao said, "Actually, the person who gained the most from this trip was Xu'er. Ever since he went to Licheng, he has been following Uncle Xian in the shop. On the contrary, I like to be lazy, and I haven't passed for many days.
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"When Xu'er was in the capital, he took good care of that shop. Don't go to the shop these days. Wait until after the New Year." Mr. Zhao said...
"Father, mother, I will go to Hades' Mansion first. When I come back, we will discuss the future matters." Mr. Zhao said.
After Mr. Zhao left, the master also went to the shop. When Xu'er was about to return to the yard, she was stopped by Mrs. Zhao.
"Xu'er, I wonder if you would like to stay and talk to me." Mrs. Zhao said.
"I wonder what Madam wants to say?" Xu'er asked.
Xu'er has always resented Madam. If it weren't for Madam, her mother would never have been able to step into the Zhao family until her death. When he was first brought back by his father, his status was very embarrassing. Madam refused to accept him as his legitimate son.
The concubine in the backyard did not dare to talk because of his wife. Therefore, he wanted to take care of his business carefully. In the future, he planned to go out and open a shop of his own.
However, although the wife treats him badly, the eldest brother treats him like his biological brother. For the sake of the eldest brother, he will not be as knowledgeable as the wife. Even the eldest brother told him that he does not need to take the wife's words to heart.
What the lady said just now obviously didn't move him. After his father and eldest brother left, he still didn't want to call the lady his mother.
When the lady saw Xu'er stopped, she asked the servants to serve tea again. The maid put down the tea, the lady gave her a wink, the maid waved, and all the servants in the room left.
The lady took a sip of tea and said to Xu'er: "I know you resent me, and I'm afraid it would be difficult for me to forgive you. I am very jealous of your mother because she took away your father's heart. I am the head of the Zhao family.
Madam, I am not as gentle and considerate as your mother. Maybe you don’t know why I am so cruel. Because I once asked the master to take your mother to the Zhao family, even if she was given the status of a concubine. However, the master did not agree.
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Xu'er sneered and said, "You're talking nonsense. How could my father not agree? Since my father loves my mother, why doesn't he care about my mother's reputation?"
"Because the master cares so much about your mother, he is worried that I will harm your mother. Because he protects her, he is unwilling to take her in. The master gave you the identity of a mother, not the foreign wife you said. Because she
You passed away due to illness, and the master planned to let me raise you. Because of my jealousy, I was naturally unwilling to agree. Especially when I saw your face, it reminded me of your mother. Maybe you don’t know that the master didn’t care whether I agreed or not.
He is already the second son of the Zhao family." Madam said.
"What does the madam mean by this?" Xu'er asked.
"Isn't what I said clear?" said the lady.
"How do I know if you are lying?" Xu'er asked.
"You can ask the master what I said. In addition, I admit that I have done many wrong things in the past few years, but from now on, I will treat you sincerely. Because of my father's love for your mother, I am worried about him
I will hand over the Zhao family's business to you, so I will kill you. I know that your eldest brother has been helping you all these years, otherwise you would have died long ago.
"Your eldest brother has no ability. Even if your father agrees, I'm afraid those old stubborns won't agree. I hope for the sake of your eldest brother, you can forgive me." Mrs. Zhao said.
She sincerely admitted her mistake to Xu'er, because she did not deceive Xu'er, and she did reflect a lot. Bin'er was not in the capital during these days, so she recalled the ridiculous things Bin'er had done. Her son was not living up to expectations, but the Zhao family
There has to be someone to take care of your business.
After all, Xu'er is also the master's son, so it is natural to leave it to him.
Xu'er picked up the tea cup and drank the tea in one gulp, and then said to his wife: "I can't forgive you immediately. What you said is one-sided. I can't believe you. Thank you, madam, for the tea. I will see you after I go back."
Think carefully."
"Whether you believe me or not, I will do this," the lady said.
After Xu'er put down her tea cup, she hurried back to the yard. After entering the yard, she locked herself in the house.
He didn't know if what his wife told him was true. Was it really his father's idea to leave his mother outside? In other words, his mother actually had a status?
Xu'er didn't remember his mother's appearance at all. He only heard others mention her mother's things. He didn't know whether it was true or not. He still needed to confirm it with his father.
After Xu'er left, grandma entered the house and said to Madam: "Madam, why are you doing this?"
"I have indeed harmed him. She naturally knows it in her heart, so why bother to cover it up? Moreover, he always believed that Aunt Qing could not live in the Zhao family because of me. But you know this better than anyone else, it belongs to the master.
Decision. The master's partiality made me very sad, so I vented all my resentment on this child. When I saw this child, I thought of my aunt, how could I keep him by my side?" said Mrs. Zhao.
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"Of course I know Madam's difficulties, but will the Second Young Master really forgive you?" Grandma asked.
"As long as Xu'er asks the master, he will naturally understand. If you want to untie his knot, you should tell him clearly and openly. Over the years, Bin'er has done too many ridiculous things. I'm afraid the master would have
I gave up on him. The changes in Bin'er after he came back from Licheng made me know that my failure to succeed over the years must have something to do with him. He really regards Xu'er as his younger brother, so why should I hurt him?" said Mrs. Zhao's wife.
